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Letters to Sports: They need to turn it down at Dodger Stadium
As someone who has permanent ringing in the ears (tinnitus) as a result of hearing damage from concerts, I must take exception to how loud the music is played at sporting events these days. Despite quotes from Dodger players and executives stating how "great" the loudness at Dodger Stadium is, they are putting the paying customers and employees at risk for hearing loss with the excessive volume. Entertaining the fans is one thing, assaulting the delicate instrument that is our ears is quite another. I'm sure they could turn it down to safer decibel levels and everyone will still have a good time. Mark Furcick San Pedro Dodger Stadium hosts a Military Appreciation Night, a Salvadoran Heritage Night, and a Guatemalan Heritage Night. But we will never see an Autism Spectrum Night. The ear-shattering sound system would cause fans to run from the stadium screaming in pain and terror. Advertisement I suffer from a condition called hyperacusis, where loud noises can cause ear pain lasting for days or even weeks. It's rare in the general population, but more common among autistic people. I love baseball, and used to love going to Dodger Stadium from the year it opened until 20-something years ago. But now I'd have to wear industrial-strength ear protection. Russell Stone Westchester I used to like bleacher seats but won't sit there again — way too loud right under the sound system. Bob Wieting Simi Valley Sure it's 'entertainment.' Sure the players like the enthusiasm. But there are seats located beneath or near speakers that are simply painful to the ears. Advertisement Richard Melniker Los Angeles Pain at Pauley Pavilion Thanks for the excellent article on loud music at Dodger Stadium, which reminded me of how annoying it was to watch UCLA basketball at Pauley Pavilion last season. Constant painfully loud rap and techno-music, measured at 90 decibels, which according to OSHA, can cause hearing damage from two hours of exposure. As an older alum, I would prefer to hear just the sound of the band playing and the cheers from the crowd. Tony DeRiggi Sacramento Go to the bullpen What genius decided to use position players to pitch in the ninth inning when the team was either way ahead or way behind in a game? It's embarrassing to see lousy pitching, bases loaded, and hitters scoring. Use a regular bullpen pitcher, and spare us, your fans, from flinching. Advertisement Deborah R. Ishida Beverly Hills Ace in the hole Considering his recent outings and record, you'd have to say Clayton Kershaw is now the Dodgers' staff ace. Great story for him, maybe even worthy of comeback player of the year, if he keeps it up. Also more than a bit ironic, given the big money paid to the Dodgers' underwhelming three free agent starters. Kershaw might be barely hitting 90 mph on the radar gun, but he's pitching effectively, and more important, taking his turn in the rotation — which is a noteworthy achievement on this staff. John Merryman Redondo Beach Envision it Ever since he got his vision corrected in April, Max Muncy has been on a hitting tear! Which has me wondering … when can we expect a bobblehead night for his ophthalmologist? Advertisement Nick Rose Newport Coast Memo to the Los Angeles Dodgers: Find out who Max Muncy's eye doctor is and send the rest of the team to him. Ira M. Friedman Beverly Hills Thunderstruck Congratulations to the Oklahoma City Thunder for winning the NBA title. One thing I noticed about this very young team is how mature and classy they are. They don't make ridiculous gestures like some of the old veteran superstars i.e. "Night Night," "Ice in the Veins," etc. I hope you veterans can learn something from these young champions. Paul Kawaguchi Rosemead The Los Angeles Times welcomes expressions of all views. Letters should be brief and become the property of The Times. They may be edited and republished in any format. Each must include a valid mailing address and telephone number. Pseudonyms will not be used. Advertisement Email: sports@ Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
3 days ago
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- Los Angeles Times
Letters to the Editor: Dodgers, hear us out — your stadium really is too loud
To the editor: Dodger Stadium hosts a Military Appreciation Night, a Salvadoran Heritage Night and a Guatemalan Heritage Night (the quetzal shirt looks awesome). But we will never see an Autism Spectrum Night. The ear-shattering sound system would cause many fans on the spectrum to run from the stadium screaming in pain and terror ('Why is Dodger Stadium SO LOUD?,' June 19). I suffer from a condition called hyperacusis, in which loud noises can cause ear pain lasting for days or even weeks. It's rare in the general population, but more common among autistic people. I love baseball and used to love going to Dodger Stadium from the year it opened until 20-something years ago. But now I'd have to wear industrial-strength ear protection. Russell Stone, Westchester .. To the editor: After reading this article and seeing that Clayton Kershaw said, 'The louder, the more fun, the better,' I felt the need to respond. I took my 6-year-old granddaughter to the Dodgers vs. Padres game last week and while she appeared to enjoy rooting for the Dodgers, I asked if she wanted to come again. She said, 'No, it's too loud.' To clarify, I asked her if it was the guy sitting behind us and she repeated, 'No, it's just too loud!' If this sound level is troublesome to a 6-year-old, I wonder how the babies in the stands are processing it. Something to think about. But in the meantime, it's ear plugs for the next game. Karen Bloom, Chino Hills .. To the editor: For the love of baseball, make the experience about the game. Tone it down. Less noise and chatter. And tell Dodgers executive vice president and chief marketing officer Lon Rosen that people attend games despite the noise, not because of it. William Morris, Pasadena
